Our Team

Erin Alford is an applied psychology practitioner who works online with individual adults with a wide range of issues and problems including: depression / low mood; anxiety; stress; bereavement / grief; eating and body image issues; gender and sexual identity; life transitions; obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); relationship issues (with an individual client only); relaxation; self-harm; trauma; and many more issues. 

Erin has particular experience working with people with trauma related issues and also with students and young adults. 

She has a particular interest in cultural and intercultural issues within therapy and she values difference and diversity. Erin's practice is inclusive and LGBTQIA+ affirming. 
 

Erin's way of working

Erin draws on her training in Counselling / Psychotherapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to meet the needs and preferences of each individual. She works collaboratively with each person and aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship in which a client can feel safe exploring their issues and bringing about change. 
 

Erin's background and training

Erin has experience working in a number of support roles in a variety of settings including: as a therapist working with people with autism; supporting students in education environments; and working with people with dementia. 

Erin has an Applied Psychology BSc (hons) from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Certificate of Higher Education in Psychology from The Open University. In addition, Erin is in the final stage of a DPsych in Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. 

Erin is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Counselling Psychology. 
 

Erin's fee

Erin charges £70 a session for self-funding clients. She also works with clients referred via their employer/organisation – for further details, please visit First Psychology Assistance.